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How to get there
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Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Boston

Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,116 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,700 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£45+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.16 and £21.55. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.16 and £21.55. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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